Larry will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Joan, his son Kerry, his brother, Ed, nieces Diane and Marilyn, nephew Andrew, as well as friends made over the years.
Larry was born in Windsor, Ontario where he attended public and high school. He was very involved in Army Cadets becoming a rifle instructor and certified wireless operator at Camp Borden where he won a trophy for best shot. As a cadet he was permitted the eccentricity of growing a handlebar moustache but forced to shave it off on returning to high school. Forever after he would always sport a moustache or beard.
During his time studying psychology at Wayne State in Detroit, he bought an F-100 and worked for the newspaper making deliveries to American tourists in Southern Ontario, a job that paid for University. Following graduation he applied to work at a residential treatment center, the Protestant Children’s Village, in Ottawa and was accepted as a counselor. His future wife Joan saw him arrive on his first day and took notice of the man wearing a suit coat and shorts (American style) who drove a Jaguar up to her workplace. She thought he was lost.
In the 1960’s, the Province of Saskatchewan provided financial assistance to students pursuing studies in social work and this encouraged him to pursue a graduate degree. He worked summers in Saskatchewan while also attending Carleton University and graduated with a Master’s degree in social work. Following graduation, he spent most of his career with the Department of Social Services working in Yorkton, Melfort and Saskatoon. Later, he joined the Saskatchewan Justice Family Law Division and taught courses for the University of Regina in Saskatoon. He was active with the Saskatchewan Government Employee’s Union, serving on the executive council of S.G.E.U. Local 102. Altogether, he worked for 37 years with the Government of Saskatchewan, retiring in 1999.
He and Joan bred West Highland White Terriers for many years. He liked looking after dogs, often pet sitting for others in retirement. He pursued outdoor activities like camping, canoeing, and cross-country skiing.
He enjoyed owning a couple of stylish but notoriously unreliable classic Jaguars, an agile Austin, a VW van, and an indestructible 1968 Land Rover that he bought new and kept for the rest of his life. In his old age, and in an uncharacteristic turn to comfort, safety, and reliability he drove a Mazda 626.
In retirement he took up several hobbies and rediscovered old interests including canoeing, cooking, and baking. He was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, faithfully completed every Globe and Mail weekly crossword, and was continually carrying out projects around the house and acreage. He will be greatly missed. As per Larry’s wishes there will be no service. Arrangements entrusted to David Polzen.
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